Chapter 0236

“Julian?” I prompted. “You must have come for some reason?”

“Right,” he said, then rubbed his forehead. “That’s true.”

He cleared his throat again, then stood straighter. When he started forward once more, his usual smirk

slipped back into place. Whatever weakness that had taken over him was long gone now.

“I thought we could utilize our time for more mental self–defense, but I had not considered you would be so indisposed.” As Julian approached, he glanced at Charlotte, who still held up the fabric like a shawl.‘

I’m not sure that works.”

“No,” Charlotte said, frowning. “But she might get cold with her arms bare. Even with the gloves.”

“Perhaps a lighter fabric. Or a white lace.”

“Lace? Oh, I hadn’t thought of that.” Charlotte nodded critically, then seemed to remember who she was

talking to and jumped. “Uh, Prince Julian, sir.”

“No need for such formality,” he said. “Simply Prince Julian would do.”

She nodded, but her cheeks were turning red. “If you’ll excuse me a moment, I’ll look through the rest of

fabrics.” She scurried away.

look. “You

teasing?” Julian shrugged innocently. “I don’t need to be both sir and Prince Julian at once.” His smile sharpened as he leered in my direction.

me smile. As it was, the drama

to feel other

But even she eyed me

needed to remember that. I had to do

at Julian’s sleeve. My breath caught as he looked down

but only interacted a handful of

and wanted many of his own, Julian seemed entirely indifferent to the matter. And though he’d been courteous to Elva in the past, I had no idea

in a more relaxed atmosphere.

she would ask a lot of questions.

with her wide eyes and asked, “Do you like Mommy too?”

“Too?“” Julian asked.

He stayed here

burned in embarrassment. I had thought she slept the whole night through. Apparently

not!

did, did he?” Julian cast me

hands. I would likely never live

“Do you like

fond of her, yes,” Julian

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